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A mosquito that ‘punches above its weight’ is gaining ground around Chicago

Asian tiger mosquitoes bite during the day, can feed multiple times and are increasingly making themselves at home in the Chicago area

Lurie Children’s Outpatient and Infusion Center in Schaumburg, home to the hospital’s first specialty pharmacy.
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Lurie Children’s opens first specialty pharmacy, expanding services in Schaumburg

The Schaumburg facility opened months ahead of the hospital’s original timeline.

Historic New 400 Theater reopens in Rogers Park with new owner
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Historic New 400 Theater reopens in Rogers Park with new owner

After nearly two years in the dark, one of Chicago's oldest movie theaters gets a second act.

Three Chicago student musicians to represent city at international music symposium in Italy
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Three Chicago student musicians to represent city at international music symposium in Italy

The scholarship recipients will join the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic for a week of performances, education and cultural exchange in southern Italy.

Beautiful Tree and Plant Lined Sidewalk with Residential Buildings in Rogers Park Chicago
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Massive tree crashes into Rogers Park home during Friday storms

The family's daughter nicknamed it the "unicorn house" after a giant wooden splinter was left jutting through the roof.

Silver handcuffs on a police fingerprint card displaying multiple dark ink prints.
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Man faces 12 felony charges after alleged assaults across downtown DeKalb

Police say witness descriptions helped officers identify the suspect after reports of attacks near the DeKalb Public Library and farmers market.

The facility features multiple water slides, a lazy river and children's splash areas
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Orland Park water park closes after possible E. coli link

Village officials say routine water tests had met safety guidelines before the precautionary shutdown

Experts point to tariffs, shipping costs and weather problems, while Illinois growers hope local tomato season brings relief later this summer
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Tomato prices spike nationwide ahead of Illinois growing season

Tomato prices up 40% nationwide